Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

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Comedy Roulette
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Comedy Roulette

Enjoy top comedians and big laughs in a stand-up comedy show with a spontaneous spin.

Eighties Silent Disco Walking Tour

Eighties Silent Disco Walking Tour

Be led on a fun and joyful 1980s themed silent disco walking-dance tour of the city.

Night Crawl

Night Crawl

Night Crawl takes over Whitehart for Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Pirate Day at Polly Woodside
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Pirate Day at Polly Woodside

Come along and experience the pirate life aboard Melbourne's tall ship.

Flower Styling Workshop
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Flower Styling Workshop

Have fun with friends at a flower workshop and take home a beautiful bouquet.

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
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Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

It’s time for fans – new and old – to assemble and relive every iconic moment with the MSO.

We Need a Flower

We Need a Flower

A gentle performance for babies and their grown-ups.

Queensberry Cup

Queensberry Cup

Cheer on the billy cart racers at the Queensberry Cup, a fun community day for everyone.

Oktoberfest Filipino Festival

Oktoberfest Filipino Festival

A celebration bringing the vibrant spirit of Filipino culture, music and cuisine to Melbourne.

Introduction to Abstract Art

Introduction to Abstract Art

Learn the basics of abstract art using mixed media at this fun workshop.

Melbourne Fringe Festival
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Melbourne Fringe Festival

Experience Melbourne’s biggest celebration of independent arts.

DanceX
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DanceX

The Australian Ballet presents a festival of dance with eight diverse companies.

Melbourne Boat Show
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Melbourne Boat Show

Visit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.

Italian Festa and Expo

Italian Festa and Expo

Celebrating Italian culture, food, music and more at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.

Melbourne Friends Spring Plant Sale

Melbourne Friends Spring Plant Sale

Choose from a range of small and large plants including Australian natives.

Ready? Start! Art Market: Videogame Artist Alley

Ready? Start! Art Market: Videogame Artist Alley

Explore a videogame artist alley with artist vendors, speedruns, tourneys, games and more.

Sail Away on Schooner Enterprize

Sail Away on Schooner Enterprize

Run away to sea on the tall ship Enterprize.

Whirlwind

Whirlwind

A theatrical play space where the ridiculous is welcomed and creativity can float and fly.

Festival Indonesia

Festival Indonesia

Bringing the vibrant spirit of a traditional Indonesian marketplace to life.

Swap Meet: Cards, Collectors and Fandom Edition

Swap Meet: Cards, Collectors and Fandom Edition

With over 30 exhibitors there’s sure to be something for all collectors at this swap meet.

NBL: Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers

NBL: Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers

NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.

StepUP for Down Syndrome

StepUP for Down Syndrome

Come along to support Down Syndrome Victoria and enjoy a day of family-friendly activities and fun.

Foosball Academy

Foosball Academy

Discover foosball and enjoy free coaching sessions with pros.

Nature Journaling: Alissa Duke Using Watercolour Pencils

Nature Journaling: Alissa Duke Using Watercolour Pencils

Learn to use watercolour pencils to record your experience as you sketch in the Gardens.

Regular weekend events

Melbourne Fringe Festival
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Melbourne Fringe Festival

Experience Melbourne’s biggest celebration of independent arts.

DanceX
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DanceX

The Australian Ballet presents a festival of dance with eight diverse companies.

History and Donuts Walking Tour
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History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5hr walking tour.

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Cannoli Making Class
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Cannoli Making Class

Learn how to make the perfect cannoli.

Market Brunch
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Market Brunch

A monthly brunch market featuring some of Melbourne’s most creative food makers.

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
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LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
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Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Get ready to embrace your Bavarian spirit – Oktoberfest returns to Hofbräuhaus for the 57th year.

Distraction
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Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

The Lost Impressionist Art Tours
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The Lost Impressionist Art Tours

Discover Melbourne's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.

Forest Therapy
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Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Oktoberfest at Munich Brauhaus
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Oktoberfest at Munich Brauhaus

Dust off your dirndl, press your best lederhosen – it’s time to prost, party and platter.

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Dreamskape

Dreamskape

Explore the District Dockland's multi-media sensory entertainment complex.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Sanatan Kriya Yoga
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Sanatan Kriya Yoga

Partake in a free yoga session, open to all.

Skyline Melbourne

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

House Down Under

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Mystery Basement Bar Hop
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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
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Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

On a Boat

On a Boat

Experience the Yarra River by boat on your own private cruise.

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
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Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

Aboriginal Heritage Walk
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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

State Library Victoria Unlocked
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State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Sports Precinct Walking Tour
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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Comedy at the Coopers Inn
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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Visual Storytellers: VCA Exhibition

Experience the art of production design at the Visual Storytellers exhibition.

Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations
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Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations

Explore the process, passion and practice of five visionary Australian artists.

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
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Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

A Succulent Chinese Musical
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A Succulent Chinese Musical

A musical comedy show written by Rick Butler and Kate Stewart.

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas
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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema with a thoughtfully curated line-up of films from Australia and around the world.

Manon
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Manon

The Australian Ballet stages a devastating love story of desire and temptation.

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea
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An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea

Step into a season of blooms with this delicious spring afternoon tea.

Power Move: Prance Battles
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Power Move: Prance Battles

Lace up your party sneakers and prepare for a fabulous dance-off like no other.

First Trimester
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First Trimester

First Trimester explores human connection and parenthood

Completely Improvised Shakespeare
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Completely Improvised Shakespeare

Fast-paced and action-packed, think Shakespeare ... but funny.

Drive Time '84: David Chesworth and Bill McDonald

Drive Time '84: David Chesworth and Bill McDonald

Recreating the original radio broadcast, together with new songs.

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop and learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

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